Three straight losses have the Carolina Panthers season on the brink of no return. After winning six games through the first eight of the season, a combination of let downs in multiple areas has led to zero wins over the second half.
A commanding lead in the wildcard race was erased last week after a home loss to the Seattle Seahawks and for the first time all season Carolina is out of the current playoff picture. Even a once seemingly guaranteed accomplishment of consecutive winning seasons will be in serious jeopardy if the Panthers can’t defeat Tampa Bay a second time.